Sociology of Food Syllabus

Abstract

This syllabus is created for a 17-week long, upper-division in-person Sociology of Food course designed with an interdisciplinary Food Studies approach. Using literature and research from all corners of the food world— journalism,  cultural studies, emotions, media studies, and more-- the course touches on topics ranging from food systems, access,...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Other

Resource Type(s):

Syllabus

Class Level(s):

College 400

Class Size(s):

Medium, Small

Usage Notes

This syllabus was created for a 17-week long, 400-level, in-person Sociology of Food course at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. It was piloted in Spring 2023, and has been revised in preparation for use in Spring 2026.

This course has been designed using an interdisciplinary Food Studies approach, rather than a solely sociological one....

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Enhance your critical thinking skills via the literature and discussion of food-related social sciences.
2. Demonstrate how concepts of food are connected from the micro- to macro-level (individual, local, regional, and global).
3. Write clearly and effectively in ASA style, including citation format.
4. Apply sociological theories to the analysis of food issues.
5. Communicate effectively through using relevant information to clearly reach your intended audience through writing and verbal presentations.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Weekly reading discussion comments, attendance/class participation, a food exercise (presentation and paper), and a midterm exam.